Ward Manager

Job summary

This is a Fixed Term Contract opportunity (or a Secondment opportunity for internal applicants) for up to a period of 12 months.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Ward Manager to work as part of ourdedicated team within the Inpatient Forensic Team based at Langdon, in Dawlish.

The role isdynamic and challenging and we are looking for someone who is highly motivated,innovative and enthusiastic who can demonstrate an eagerness for the on-goingdevelopment of the service.

You would be joining us at an exciting timeas our service continues to develop.

You will need excellent communication andleadership skills to ensure collaborative work with service users, utilisingthe wellbeing and recovery model, to provide the highest quality of care.

This role will require the post-holder toprovide strong, practical and clinical leadership with the highest regard tovaluing and supporting your team. You will have the confidence and skills to support your team to respond to boththe physical and mental well-being needs of your patients in partnership with amulti-disciplinary team and be a strong advocate for your patients.

Successful candidates will need todemonstrate a sound experience of risk assessment and management and will becommitted to the principles of service user and carer involvement; as well asshowing expertise in budgetary management and being able to understand and meetperformance criteria.

Main duties of the job

You will be an RMN, OT or Social Worker with post registration experience, including significant experience in a Band 6 position. In return we offer a highly supportive and cohesive multi-disciplinary team with a range of opportunities to further develop your abilities and career.

You will haveexperience of working in a team. The role involves communication, so we expectthat you have excellent verbal and written skills.

Interactingwith patients and the public you will be confident in giving non-clinicalinformation and advice that improves their experience. Dealing with sensitiveinformation daily, you will understand the importance of data security.

You will oftenwork under pressure and without direct supervision, so we are looking forsomeone confident and capable. You will prioritise tasks, and manage your ownworkload, providing support for your colleagues where required.

You will becomean important part of the team, working to ensure that every patient receiveshigh quality care. You may be required to support the induction of new staffmember, demonstrating activities to them and providing supervision to supportadministrators.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information regarding this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience of monitoring staff performance Managerial experience. Several years proven experience at a middle managerial post in a mental health setting Experience of working within a forensic setting Experience of working with criminal justice agencies Proven experience in Medicines Management

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of mental health issues Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Knowledge of the Code of Practice, Knowledge of the CPA process Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act Knowledge of government guidance/issues surrounding standards of care and audit requirements Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

Qualifications

Essential

Post Registration Qualification and experience in a health or social care subject. ( RMN, Social Work, OT, Psychology) Evidence of Continuing Professional Development Recognised management training and qualification or willingness to work toward it

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Knowledge of mental health issues Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, Knowledge of the Code of Practice, Knowledge of the CPA process Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act Knowledge of government guidance/issues surrounding standards of care and audit requirements Understanding of recovery principles in Mental Health

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